Sen. Pharanee
Jongsukthanamanee sets free a one year-old Green turtle.
Patcharapol Panrak
Twenty Senate Transportation Committee members
visited the Royal Thai Navy’s Sea Turtle Conservation Center to better
understand how the Sattahip facility is working to protect endangered
reptiles.
Rear Adm. Noppadon Suphakorn, commander of Air and
Coastal Defense Command, welcomed Sen. Pharanee Jongsukthanamanee,
chairwoman of the transport panel, Feb. 2.
The group was given a briefing on the center’s
operations and an overview of how revised laws and guidelines could help
protect the Gulf of Thailand’s turtle population. Senators got a chance
to see the Hawskbill, Ridley and Green turtles the center raises from
eggs and set a one year-old Green turtle free into the gulf.
Pharanee wrapped up the visit by presenting 10,000
baht to Noppadon for food and supplies. She said afterward the visit
helped her and other committee members understand turtle life cycles and
conservation efforts.
